We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies
Originally released in 2018. We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies is a documentary film. directed by Jenna Bailey. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
We Are the Roots is a documentary that tells the stories of African American immigrants who settled in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the early 1900s, with stories from 19 descendants of original settlers, as they moved north to escape slavery, persecution and racism in America. Once in Canada, these families would then experience more discrimination, both in Edmonton and in rural communities they settled.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies about?
We Are the Roots is a documentary that tells the stories of African American immigrants who settled in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the early 1900s, with stories from 19 descendants of original sett...
Who directed We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies?
We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies was directed by Jenna Bailey.
How long is We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies?
We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies released?
We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies was released on February 25, 2018 in theaters.